Paul Joseph Paulikas 87, of Winter Garden Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 15th, 2023. He was born December 24, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. Paul graduated from St. Rita High School and received a bachelor’s degree in economics from DePaul University. Paul was married to Suzanne Colgan for 65 years on April 26, 1958.
Paul had a career in Sales for all his working years. He was a member of Dr. Phillips Rotary for 27 years. Served as member, Secretary, President and awarded 2 Paul Harris Awards. He also served as Homeowner Presidents for 2 different communities here in Florida. He was on the Addison, Illinois Village Board of Trustees. Paul had a passion for the Chicago White Sox Baseball team and loved to golf. Paul throughout his life was very active with his church families from St. Phillips the Apostle Church in Addison Illinois, Holy Family in Dr. Phillips Fl., and Resurrection Catholic Church in Winter Garden Fl. Paul served as an usher at each of these churches as well as offering his time and talents.
He is survived by his six children: Stephen (Cynthia), Daniel, Deborah, Andrew (Barbara), Deanna (Glen Gustafson) and Lisa; seven grandchildren: Christopher (Elizabeth), Renee (Little Sanford), Alyssa, Brandon, Corey, Zachary, and Abigail; and four greatgrandchildren (Madison, Lily, Chance, and Jaxson). He was Uncle Paul to 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, David Joseph and was the youngest child of Stanley and Priscilla and brother to sisters, Dolores, and Anne. Memorial Service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Funeral Home 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd. Gotha, Florida 34786 on August 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make charitable donations to Dr. Phillips Rotary Foundation.
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